Memoirs and observations topographical, physical, mathematical, mechanical, natural, civil, ecclesiastical. . Made in a late journey through the empire of China, and published in several letters. Particularly upon the Chinese pottery and varnishing; the silk and other manufactures; the pearl fishing; the history of plants and animals. Description of their cities and publick works; number of people, their language, manners and commerce; their habits, oeconomy, and government. The philosophy of Confucius. The state of Christianity, with many other curious and useful remarks. By Louis Le Compte Jesuit, confessor to the Dutchess of Burgundy, one of the royal mathematicians, and lately missionary into the eastern countries. Translated from the Paris edition, and illustrated with figures.
Louis Le Comte (1655-1728)
Category
Books
Date
1697
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 3050679
Summary
Bibliographic description
[24],527,[1]p., [4] leaves of plates (3 folded) . ill.., port.. . 8vo.. Identified in 1768 catalogue: J.6.. Provenance: Bookplate: George Harry Grey (1737-1819) after 1768; anonymous armorial variant 2. Franks 12841.. Binding: Cambridge-style panelled calf binding; blind roll pattern on board edges; gilt-stamped spine, with red title label. Red and brown sprinkled edges.
Makers and roles
Louis Le Comte (1655-1728)